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Tempe native competes for love in new Hulu series
At age 31, Tempe native and Arizona State University graduate Gregg Hillhouse is looking for “the one.” In an effort to do so, Hillhouse gives it his best shot in a new reality show … more
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The Regional Unity Walk will be Saturday, Jan. 28, in Tempe.
Tempe Town Lake brings communities together for Regional Unity Walk
Chandler, Gilbert, Guadalupe, Mesa, Phoenix, Scottsdale and Tempe residents will gather at Tempe Town Lake later this month for the annual Regional Unity Walk.  The event is designed to … more
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Aunt Rita’s Foundation marks milestones as AIDS Walk Arizona approaches
It began with a bake sale in 1988; and it’s about to celebrate 35 years with a day-long event that will host thousands of supporters. Aunt Rita’s Foundation is marking its 35th … more
Make a difference in a child’s life, become a mentor
January is National Mentoring Month and now is the best time to get involved and change the life of a child. more
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Glendale police pose with Blue Santa during the 2021 911 Toy Drive W. Steven Martin event.
Residents encouraged to donate toys to Blue Santa holiday police program
Holiday time means the return of Blue Santa among Valley police officers. more
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Adrian Trice owns DNA Financial Solutions in Tempe.
Meet Your Neighbor: Tempe tax strategist wants to give back
Adrian Trice defies the stereotypes of the boring tax accountant. The 44-year-old tax and business strategist founded DNA Financial Solutions in Tempe to better help community members run enterprises of their own.  more
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The city of Tempe has a new campaign to help the unsheltered population this December.
Tempe campaign to help the unsheltered
Tempe is encouraging generous residents to be healthy givers through its new campaign “Real change, not spare change” to support the most effective, lasting help for people who are unsheltered and in need of resources. more
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Abigail
Meet Abigail– Artsy teen draws up perfect family
Fifteen-year-old Abigail has always dreamed of being a big sister. more
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Mesa resident and Arizona State University senior Nathaniel Ross has been awarded the coveted Rhodes Scholarship to pursue postgraduate studies at the University of Oxford.
ASU senior awarded Rhodes Scholarship, will attend Oxford
Arizona State University senior Nathaniel Ross has been awarded the coveted Rhodes Scholarship to pursue postgraduate studies at the University of Oxford, the American Secretary of the Rhodes Trust … more
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Karen
Meet Karen– Music lover looks for forever family
Fourteen-year-old Karen is looking for a loving forever family that can provide her the lifetime of support she needs. more
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Liam
Meet Liam - Inquisitive boy seeks forever family
Liam is an energetic teen who loves to stay active and try new things more
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Meet Angel - Artistic teen determined to find forever family
Sixteen-year-old Angel is a hardworking, determined young woman who can’t wait to share her bright future with a forever family. more
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Meet Milton - Active teen ready for forever family
Milton is an outgoing 15-year-old who lives for sports. Basketball and football are his two favorites, but Milton has yet to say no to a pick up game of any kind. more
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The city of Tempe is seeking to regulate short-term rentals after a weekend shooting at an Airbnb property.
Tempe moving to regulate short-term rentals
This week, the city of Tempe will begin asking community members their views about possible local regulations for short-term rental properties that would be among the strictest in the state if enacted. more
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The 2022 Women in Business Leadership Conference
Women4Women Tempe receives boost from chamber council
The 2022 Women in Business Leadership Conference The Tempe Chamber Women in Business Council has selected Women4Women Tempe as the nonprofit it will assist during the 2022-23 fiscal … more
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National Adoption Month - How you can help kids in foster care
Each year, AASK helps nearly 200 kids and teens in Arizona’s foster care system celebrate the finalization of their adoption. more
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Mesa therapist, ASU grad uses music to help with healing at Arizona State Hospital
Mario Enciso saw his future each day driving from a downtown Phoenix apartment to classes at Arizona State University. He had just moved to Arizona from San Diego in 2011, and his trip to ASU to … more
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Jewish Family and Children’s Service looks to help families for Hanukkah, Christmas
Jewish Family and Children’s Service (JFCS) is seeking corporate and individual sponsors and monetary donations for its annual Adopt-A-Family holiday program, which provides families and teens in Maricopa County with holiday gifts for both Hanukkah and Christmas. more
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Carol Crisler, right, served 15 years as a volunteer firefighter in Eastern Oregon.
Tempe woman celebrates trailblazing past as a firefighter
Carol Crisler knows firsthand what it feels like to stand face-to-face with a wall of fire.  She had been working as a reporter in Eastern Oregon when she heard the cities’ fire departments needed some extra help. more
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Carol Hidalgo, 49, plays in a rock band through Higher Octave Healing.
Tempe nonprofit helps woman with autism out of her shell
On National Brave Day, Sept. 29, Carol Hidalgo got ready to fulfill her dreams of being on stage for the eighth Music from the Heart showcase with Higher Octave Healing. more
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Michael Ziegler (right) has worked hard since the passing of his wife Ellie Ziegler (left) to honor her memory and the charitable work she became known for.
Arizona State University honors longtime supporter with street dedication
The road surrounding Arizona State University’s Desert Financial Arena has been aptly named after the woman whose support has allowed the Sun Devil Men’s Basketball program, among countless others, to flourish. more
Honorary Chair, Billie Ho Herberger; Event Chair, Bea Rocklin, with committee members Carol Dries and Dee Dee Vecchione.
Kids in Focus presents 4th Noche para los Niños benefit event this fall
Kids in Focus is bringing back one of the most popular benefit events in the Valley, Noche para los Niños (Night for the Children) on Thursday, Nov. 10, starting at 6 p.m. at the Arizona … more
Ability360 staff helped residents register to vote or update their voter registration during Disability Voting Rights Week this month.
Free remote, independent living skills classes starting in October
Monthly classes for individuals with disabilities to learn and practice independent living skills are scheduled from 10 am. to noon on the third Tuesday of each month. more
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Aida Sibic is a Tempe resident and moved to the U.S. as a teen refugee from Bosnia and Herzegovina in the 1990s. She's now written a book about her experience called “Luck Follows the Brave: From Refugee Camps, Abuse, and Suicide Loss to Living the Dream.” 
Meet Your Neighbor: Tempe resident pens book on refugee experience
Every day of Aida Sibic’s life has been irrevocably impacted by war.  Now in her early 40s and living in Tempe, Sibic and her family were forced to leave their homeland of Bosnia behind and became refugees in California. Cut off from friends and loved ones, Sibic formed a love of technology as a teen in a new country. She now works in cybersecurity.  more
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Cystic Fibrosis Foundation gala coming Oct. 22
The 65 Roses Gala hosted by the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation will take place Saturday, Oct. 22 starting at 5 p.m. at the Arizona Heritage Center, 1300 N. College Ave. in Tempe. The event will honor … more
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